EMT-Paramedic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment as a paramedic. Those receiving the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice. This certificate is offered through a collaboration between Waubonsee Community College and the Southern Fox Valley Emergency Medical Services System (SFVEMSS) Paramedic Training Program based at Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital. www.waubonsee.edu/emt
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CAAHEP, IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
48 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,140.00 |
| Books | $1,378.00 |
| Fees | $380.00 |
| Tests | $270.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,718.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - college level
- Prerequisites - Complete EMT120
- Other - EMT-B Licence, Complete
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: EMT-Paramedic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This certificate program prepares individuals for employment as a paramedic. Those receiving the certificate are prepared to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Examination for employment as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The course is taught to the National EMS Education Standards and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Scope of Practice. This certificate is offered through a collaboration between Waubonsee Community College and the Southern Fox Valley Emergency Medical Services System (SFVEMSS) Paramedic Training Program based at Northwestern Medicine-Delnor Hospital. www.waubonsee.edu/emt
Established in 2019
CIP: 51-0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292042 )
- (292043 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CAAHEP, IDPH
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion, Employment
48 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 30.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,140.00 |
| Books | $1,378.00 |
| Fees | $380.00 |
| Tests | $270.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $550.00 |
| Total Cost | $6,718.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - college level
- Prerequisites - Complete EMT120
- Other - EMT-B Licence, Complete
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes